Chapter 206 : Gedo Statue
What a bunch of naive fools.
Hanzō of the Salamander has no intention of sparing the Akatsuki. Right now, he’s merely toying with them, using a fake Konan as bait. But what he didn’t anticipate was Yahiko, the Akatsuki’s leader, actually willing to die for her.
It’s laughable.
Are there really shinobi this innocent? Hanzō’s spent decades in the ninja world, and this is the first time he’s seen such idiocy. These brats don’t grasp the cruelty of shinobi life, still chasing pipe dreams of peace. Utter nonsense.
Yahiko believes his death will free Konan, spare Nagato, and save the Akatsuki. Possible? Not a chance. It’s absurdly hilarious.
From his perch, Hanzō gazes down at Yahiko, the Akatsuki’s clownish leader. He’s curious—how will this fool choose to die?
Yahiko glances at the bound Konan, then at Nagato. He closes his eyes, exhales, and opens them with resolve. Turning to Nagato, he speaks gravely, "Nagato, pick up the kunai and kill me with it."
Nagato stammers, "Yahiko, you..."
He knows Yahiko means it. He’s trying to save Konan.
The fake Konan, perched high, plays her part flawlessly. Her face twists with despair, voice cracking. "No, Nagato, stop! You and Yahiko, run! Don’t worry about me!"
Nagato’s eyes widen, his breathing ragged. "Haa... haa..." It’s as if something chokes his soul, a suffocating weight. Slowly, he lifts the kunai, glancing at Konan, then back at Yahiko.